On Sunday, I headed to the city for brunch with Carey and then to see the sights of Hong Kong with Katherine.
Near the station, there was a very long queue. I've seen a few of those. Couldn't tell what it was for this time. In the past it had been for a bakery/cake shop, which presumably had a special on, and another time it was for the bus. My guess is it was for a shop that opened at 10, but who knows.
Took the Tsuen Wan line to Central station, then walked inside to the Hong Kong station. There's a few stations like that that have a huge internal interchange. Not quite so many dense stations with 8 or 10 platforms all together. Apparently it's a result of the staged implementation of the MTR.
Was going to meet Katherine at 10.15, but got there early, so went for a walk to look for something to bring to brunch.
Ended up in the international finance centre (IFC) towers, huge fashion malls. The tallest tower is 420 metres high, but couldn't find anything, so tried outside.
Ended up at what I believe was the Star Ferry wharf.
Saw a sign for Subway. Apparently there's only two in the whole of Hong Kong. (There are heaps of KFC and McDonald's, however.)
Also saw another big construction site. Apparently most of the new development is on reclaimed land.
Then headed back to the Hong Kong station to meet Katherine at the flight check-in desk. Pretty cool idea. If you're staying near the city, you can check in to your flight in the city and then take the Airport Express train straight to the airport.
Arrived at Carey's a bit late.
Met his friends Chris and Lisa on the way up.
Gave Carey a Michelin guide to Hong Kong restaurants as a thank you gift, but unfortunately he already had it.
We had a delicious brunch on the rooftop. Bacon, frittata, and some interesting fruit juices from California including weird and wonderful ingredients like algae and wheatgrass!
Tried in vain to get the patio heater going. You'd think it was easy, but something just wasn't working. We left it for a bit, then Carey got it going later.
Saw an Australian Sulphur-crested Cockatoo on the fence. Apparently they are everywhere, and are a pest in Hong Kong. I guess the tables are turned from when Australia had rabbits and foxes introduced.
You can even see the Peak Tram from the roof!
Said our goodbyes and ended up walking back to Central with Chris and Lisa.
Near the station, there was a very long queue. I've seen a few of those. Couldn't tell what it was for this time. In the past it had been for a bakery/cake shop, which presumably had a special on, and another time it was for the bus. My guess is it was for a shop that opened at 10, but who knows.
A big queue, couldn't see what it was for
Took the Tsuen Wan line to Central station, then walked inside to the Hong Kong station. There's a few stations like that that have a huge internal interchange. Not quite so many dense stations with 8 or 10 platforms all together. Apparently it's a result of the staged implementation of the MTR.
The concourse between Hong Kong and Central stations
Was going to meet Katherine at 10.15, but got there early, so went for a walk to look for something to bring to brunch.
Ended up in the international finance centre (IFC) towers, huge fashion malls. The tallest tower is 420 metres high, but couldn't find anything, so tried outside.
Ended up at what I believe was the Star Ferry wharf.
Saw a sign for Subway. Apparently there's only two in the whole of Hong Kong. (There are heaps of KFC and McDonald's, however.)
Also saw another big construction site. Apparently most of the new development is on reclaimed land.
Then headed back to the Hong Kong station to meet Katherine at the flight check-in desk. Pretty cool idea. If you're staying near the city, you can check in to your flight in the city and then take the Airport Express train straight to the airport.
The harbour from the Star Ferry terminal near the Hong Kong station
Finally! Proof of a Subway!
Construction on the wharf
Airline check-in counter at the Hong Kong airport
Arrived at Carey's a bit late.
Met his friends Chris and Lisa on the way up.
Gave Carey a Michelin guide to Hong Kong restaurants as a thank you gift, but unfortunately he already had it.
We had a delicious brunch on the rooftop. Bacon, frittata, and some interesting fruit juices from California including weird and wonderful ingredients like algae and wheatgrass!
Tried in vain to get the patio heater going. You'd think it was easy, but something just wasn't working. We left it for a bit, then Carey got it going later.
The view from the top floor
The outdoor dining set
Saw an Australian Sulphur-crested Cockatoo on the fence. Apparently they are everywhere, and are a pest in Hong Kong. I guess the tables are turned from when Australia had rabbits and foxes introduced.
A Cockie!
You can even see the Peak Tram from the roof!
The Peak tram from the rooftop
Said our goodbyes and ended up walking back to Central with Chris and Lisa.
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